Registered Nurse; RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health @ Cobb Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health @ Cobb Hospital

Cobb Hospital

Apr 22, 2026

Pay information not provided

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Shift: Full-time/Nights

Job Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research.

RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses – are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes (55%)

• Performs the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation) using evidence-based practice, analytical/critical thinking and ensuring individualized care through effective partnerships.
• Provides relationship‑based, patient‑centered care consistent with population characteristics and adapts service delivery to reflect cultural diversity.
• Partners with the patient and significant others using appropriate methods for setting and purpose, keeping the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards.

Teamwork and Collaboration (25%)

• Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration with fiscal responsibility and support for recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
• Participates and supports performance improvement and shared governance at all levels.

Professional Development and Initiative (10%)

• Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required education.
• Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses and staff or students across disciplines.

Evidence Based Practice and Research (5%)

• Promotes evidence‑based practice, nursing research and performance improvement.
• Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions, consults experts and uses appropriate resources.

Resources and Support (0%)

• Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum during direct patient care.
• Participates in development of protocols and procedures to achieve best practice outcomes.
• Supports efficient use of human and material resources.

Required Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• RN (Single State) or RN – Multi‑state Compact
• BLS – Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

Less than 1 year completion of accredited/approved school of nursing, including requisition clinical hours; direct patient care experience preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and possess basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and customer service skills
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively, composed and respectfully
• Excellent time management and evidence‑based practice skills